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EDUCATIONAL VALUE – The federal government is taking a closer look at debt rates for colleges students in America. Locally, pay-back rates vary greatly.
JOB WATCH – Employment levels in the manufacturing sector are climbing, but experts say chances are the sector will never fully bounce back.
SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE – The Patrick Administration is encouraging partnerships between towns and cities. But will cooperation actually happen?
News & Analysis
DEBTS OUTSTANDING – A new piece of legislation is supposed to make it easier for sub-contractors to get what they’re owed.
MULTI-TASKING – Insurance brokers may soon be the go-to place for RMV services.
Special Focus: Banking & Finance
RE-REGULATED – Bankers eye new federal rules
CASH FLOW – An effort to make federal R&D tax credits permanent is failing to impress local biotechs.
CUTTING THE RIBBON – Marlborough Savings moves into its new HQ
BUSINESS DRIVER – While the housing market hasn’t rebounded fully, the refinance business continues to keep banks busy.
NEW PLAYER – There’s a new state agency charged with small business lending.
The List
Top Credit Unions in Central Mass.
Shop Talk
Q&A with Nicolas Sanchez, economics professor, College of the Holy Cross.
Departments
